Zach Maynard
Looking for my first investment property!!!
Hi everyone, happened my way here via a book from the book store. I've wanted to get into real estate for years and am finally in a position to begin (Even if they current market appears to be a tumultuous one). I've ...
Bryan Addy
Florida real estate hot spots
I know Florida is a hot spot, but I'm thinking of buying a long-term rental for a future vacation spot for the family. Does anyone have any recommendations for a good market that would rent well, and the property will...
Sandy Sandy
Insurance coverage for 6 unit property?
What to look for when taking insurance for a 6 unit property?
Robin Grimes
Tenant Applicants say the dumbest things
Stupid things Tenant Applicant’s say.
I had renovated a nice 4/3/2 and put it on the market for lease. Here are some of the comments from people who toured the property during the open house or called me from signa...
Megan Aldridge
Best way (and factors to consider) to set reasonable rent????
When looking at rental comps what features/amenities have value when setting rent?garage vs carport? pool access? tennis courts? schools? interior/exterior upgrades (granite, deck, sunroom)? neighborhood location t...
Ryan Van Fleet
Ryan from Laurel, Maryland
Hi Everybody!My name is Ryan and I'm really excite to join the community and to continue my journey into Rental Estate. I currently live in the Baltimore/Washington metro area, but have strong ties to real estate in O...
Kristen G.
Does adding a bedroom guarantee significant home value increase?
We are planning to do a cash out refinance soon on our SFH at 80% LTV to get as much cash out as possible to invest in our first rental investment property. We have a 4BR 2B, 1800 sqft home in Waltham, MA, and conside...
Account Closed
Wood panelling - keep, remove, or paint it?
What are your thoughts on what to do with wood paneling? If it's high quality, do you ever keep it and design around it? I have had some good experiences painting it in the past. What about removing it - does that ...
Mandar Kunte
buy property for appreciation (dont need extra cashflow rightnow)
Hi All BP members, I and my wife have good full-time jobs and have some cash on hand. I figured that REI is the best place to grow the money with tax benefits (mortgage interest, property taxes, depreciation). I have ...
Ilva Kibare
Investing in the A+ areas of the San Fernando Valley, LA
For the past 2 years I have been observing the buy and rehab activity of single family residences near Studio City and elsewhere in A+ areas of Los Angeles. From the bit of research I gather that the typ 3+1, 1200sf o...